Jeanne is our hostess in the Color Challenge this week, and she has given us such a fun combo to work with! I immediately thought 'retro 60's! The colors are Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, and Polished Pink. I had to sub out a couple colors as my ink pads went dry when I wasn't looking but all in all feel the ones I used were a good sub. Dessert option is the tiny gold star. Because every tree needs to have one don't you think?
I wanted to go for a modern twist with the colors and am going to give this card to my boss for the holidays. He likes a 60's/Modern vibe and I think both the set and the colors really lend themselves to that look. This is going in a gift basket of fun items (i.e. glass ornament globes, funny gag gifts and a bottle of wine.)
Can't wait to see what everyone else uploads!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 14005
Mon, Nov 06, 2023 @ 7:32 PM
You nailed the retro look, Patti! I love the multi-layered stitched squares (diamonds) and that cute little tree. Your boss will love this card (and all the other goodies!)
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37265
Mon, Nov 06, 2023 @ 8:28 PM
I love the retro vibe you have going on in your card and your card layout. Your boss will love it because you created in his style! Welcome to the team for November.
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Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13167
Mon, Nov 06, 2023 @ 9:27 PM
This retro style card will look so cute tucked into your boss's Christmas gift basket ... I think he'll be delighted!
------------------------------ Rita
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Registered: November 28, 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 11240
Tue, Nov 07, 2023 @ 5:08 AM
What a wonderfully retro interpretation with these colors! I think that I've tried these layered squares in the past but your idea to add white between each of them truly sets them off beautifully, helping your little tree to make a BIG statement.
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70794
Tue, Nov 07, 2023 @ 5:24 AM
What great ideas! Your design is terrific and works wonderfully with these colors. I like the stamped tree. Sounds like the perfect card for your boss and to go with your planned gift basket. Well done! Thanks for the inspiration. Welcome to the team for November.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37151
Tue, Nov 07, 2023 @ 6:01 AM
Fantastic and fun card! I love the layers of white and bright colors drawing the eye into that starry tree. Terrific modern, or retro vibe going on here : )
------------------------------ Claudia Splitcoast Fan Club Member
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Tue, Nov 07, 2023 @ 7:55 AM
Your card is really retro fun! It will be a hit in the basket for sure.
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